Recall Detail
Ref No 10000175
Manufacturer DaimlerChrysler AG
Vehicle Class Private car
Model/Type S-Class (220) with remote trunk lid closing
Company(phone no) Mercedes-Benz Hong Kong Limited (Tel:2594 8800)
Subject Replace both telescoping springs on trunk lid closing
Progress Running
Affected Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Click to open
Description of Defect, how it came to light, and possible consequences if ignored. Only vehicles without automatic trunk lid closing are affected by this condition. DCAG has determined that on affected vehicles, the trunk lid springs could fail in the closed trunk lid position, due to extensive exposure to very high temperatures. This failure only occurs in the closed position and causes the trunk lid to fail to spring open upon being unlocked, thereby providing warning to the owner of the broken spring condition.
Remedial Action Replace both telescoping springs on trunk lid
Build Dates From 2002/11 to 2003/10
Launch Date 01/05/2004
Tentative Date 31/12/2010